The Orthopaedic Institute Blog

Did you catch TV20's news report on the MAKOplasty procedure? -- The Orthopaedic Institute is now using this advanced technology, enhancing results for partial knee replacements and total hip replacements. TV20 Health Reporter Emily Burris’ report includes video of a MAKO surgery performed by The Orthopaedic Institute's Dr. Timothy Lane. Please click this link to view the story: http://youtu.be/goIX7VcGhRM

TOI physicians answer common musculoskeletal questions

Question: Do I need a knee replacement?

Answer: Knee replacement is an operation that is usually performed for severe knee arthritis. It involves removing the damaged joint surfaces and replacing them with an artificial knee that is not painful. The most important question to ask in determining if you need a knee replacement is “How much is my knee arthritis interfering with my life?” In most cases, we would try every other treatment alternative for your arthritis pain first, including medication, changing your activity level and knee injections. If these do not work, then knee replacement may be an option. Our goal is to make your knee functional and as pain-free as possible so that you can get back to the things you enjoy doing. In severe arthritis, knee replacement may be the best way to accomplish that goal.

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TOI's Blog is dedicated to patient education with topics addressing current issues in health and medicine. We will also blog about some of our other favorite things, like community events, our wonderful employees, helping the environment and whatever else
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